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Vendor Selected to Develop New MAAFPCWDA Curriculum

In 2024, the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA) was passed. An important part of this legislation includes effective workforce training. To that end, the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy brought together the MAAFPCWDA Vendor Selection Committee to name a curriculum developer through a competitive proposal process. After careful deliberation of eleven proposals, Public Knowledge from Lakewood New Jersey was selected to design and build the training curriculum. Work will begin in November 2025 and training is anticipated to begin in April 2026.

Survey of Child Maltreatment Mandated Reporters

The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and Management Analysis and Development (MAD) are seeking input on how they can better support families through the mandated reporting process. This survey is for anyone who is a mandated reporter of child maltreatment in Minnesota, including professionals in education, health care, child care, law enforcement, mental health, social services, faith communities, youth programs, and more. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and closes December 8. Access the Survey Here.

Training Data

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Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) training is developed and delivered by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). A snapshot of last month's training data is provided below in infographic form and online. View the complete training report.

Training

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The Academy offers variety of trainings, including Advanced Practice, New Worker, Supervisor, Mandated Reporter, and Motivational Interviewing. 

• Use the navigation below to explore trainings by type. 

• To see all courses, click the Full Training Catalog button below. 

Advanced Practice

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Assessing Prospective Foster and Adoptive Parents (CWTA X220)

• December 2-3 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Each Day | Roseville

Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited Youth: Basic Training for Child Welfare (CWTA X205)

• December 8 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

Family Group Decision Making: Overview and Facilitation (CWTA X202)

• December 9-10 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual

Active Efforts Training: Family Preservation and the MAAFPCWDA Framework (CWTA X221) | 2 Options:

• December 3 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Sherburne County Government Center

• December 16 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Roseville

• December 16 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Roseville

Mandated Reporter Training

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This training is available for Minnesota professionals identified by law who must make a report if they know or have reason to believe that child maltreatment has occurred. This training takes approximately 60-minutes and offers 1.0 CEU. There is also a 15-minute Youth Programs option. Visit our Mandated Reporter Training page to learn more.

New Worker Training

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All new child protection workers should plan to take the following courses. Supervisors should assign these courses AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure workers complete prerequisites and can enroll in their preferred cohort. Use this New Worker Checklist to help assign and monitor employee progress. Visit our website for a complete overview of New Worker Training.

ICWA/MIFPA Foundations (TTCP x101.C)

This training is brought to you by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). You must complete an ICWA/MIFPA 2-Day Training before you can register for New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113).

• December 17-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Roseville

New Worker Foundations (CWTA X113)

This revised training consists of self-paced, instructor-led (both in-person and virtual), and simulation or virtual reality opportunities.

• Cohort 223 | November 19 - March 4 | Roseville

• Cohort 224 | November 18 - March 11 | Virtual

• Cohort 225 | December 9 - March 18 | Owatonna

• Cohort 226 | December 8 - April 1 | Virtual

Foster Parent Training

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Foster Parent Pre-Service Training

The next offering of Foster Parent Pre-Service Training for resource parents starts on Thursday, November 20 (Cohort 30), and includes four virtual, weekly meetings from 6:00-8:00 p.m., which are supplemented by self-paced modules to be completed before each meeting. Licensors should visit the Training Academy website to learn more about this Foster Parent training option, see all upcoming cohorts, and to get connected with Foster Parent College.

Motivational Interview Training

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MI Instructor-Led Workshops Available

Two cohorts of Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Child Welfare Professionals: Instructor-Led Workshops are open and available for registration through the Training Academy’s Training Portal. Learn more about this course and the prerequisites on our website.

• Cohort 39 | January 12, 26, February 2, 9 | 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Each Day

Additional Opportunities

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SSIS Coffee Talk: Statewide Release v25.4

Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Registration is required on the SSIS Engagement and Information site. Contact Heide Moris, SSIS mentor program coordinator, at heide.moris@state.mn.us for more information.

Qualified Individual Training (CWTA X400)
Training is available to prepare clinicians and community members to become Qualified Individuals (QIs). The next offering of QI Training will be December 9-10. QIs determine whether or not a child’s/youth’s needs can be met within their family or family foster home with community services rather than being placed in a child care institution, known as a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP). If you have questions or want to express your interest in participating, email ffpsa.qualifiedindividual.dcyf@state.mn.us.

Esther Wattenberg Policy Forum & Breakfast

The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) and the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) are hosting the 2025 Esther Wattenberg Policy Forum on Wednesday, December 3 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs. There will be a short program, and Policy Award recipient, Representative Jessica Hanson, for District 55A, will be honored. Registration is required, and seats are limited.

Supervisor Training

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ICWA/MIFPA Foundations for Supervisors

This is an introductory course to the basics of the history of ICWA and application of ICWA and MIFPA. Led by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP). Register through the Training Portal.

• December 15-16 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual

• February 2 & 9 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Each Day | Virtual

Employment

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Employment opportunities with the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA)

• LMS Project Manager
  

• Community Trainers: Supervisor Coaching

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Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA), 1711 County Road B West, Suite 200N, Roseville, MN 55113, United States | The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) is a collaboration between the Child Safety and Permanency (CSP) Division at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Multidisciplinary Institute for Child Welfare (MICW) at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.